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Projecting nodes

You can use the Node Project command to manually project a node onto a selected edge or face. In the Node Project dialog box, you can project a node:

  • Along a selected vector

  • By the shortest distance to the selected edge or face.

With the Node Project command, you can choose to project the original node to a new location. You can also choose to copy the original node and project a new node onto the new location.

Where do I find it?

Application Pre/Post
Prerequisite An active FEM file
Command Finder Node Project
Menu EditNodeProject
How do I

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